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Punjab and Haryana High Court Holds Custom Cannot Limit Woman’s Right to Inherited Property
The Punjab and Haryana High Court set aside two lower court rulings that had denied a widow her right to deal with property inherited from her husband based on Meo community custom. Read More

P&H High Court Allows M3M Director to Withdraw Plea to Quash Trial in Judge Bribery Case
The Punjab and Haryana High Court allowed M3M Group Director Roop Bansal to withdraw his plea seeking quashing of an FIR in a trial judge bribery case, subject to payment of ₹1 lakh as costs. Read More

Punjab & Haryana High Court Takes Suo Motu Cognisance of Thefts Targeting Lawyers
The Punjab and Haryana High Court initiated a suo motu case following representations by the High Court Bar Association over rising incidents of theft targeting advocates. Read More

Punjab & Haryana HC Declines Bail in POCSO Case, Says Law Must Act as ‘Unwavering Shield’ for Children
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has refused bail to an accused in a Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) case, emphasising that the law must act as an “unwavering shield” for vulnerable children. Read More

P&H High Court Stays Criminal Action Against Activist, Journalists Over Posts on Punjab CM’s Helicopter Use
The Punjab and Haryana High Court stayed further investigation against RTI activist Manik Goyal and three journalists booked over social media posts questioning the use of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s helicopter. Read More

Failure to Put Crucial DNA Evidence Vitiates Trial: P&H High Court Sets Aside Death Penalty
The Punjab and Haryana High Court set aside the conviction and death penalty awarded in a rape and murder case, holding that the trial was vitiated due to serious procedural lapses. Read More

Long Incarceration Is No Ground for Successive Bail: Punjab & Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court refused to grant successive bail to an accused, holding that long incarceration alone cannot be considered a change in circumstances when an earlier bail plea has already been rejected through a detailed order. Read More

P&H High Court Upholds ₹19.6 Lakh MACT Award, Rejects Insurer’s Challenge On Income Assessment
The Punjab and Haryana High Court dismissed an appeal filed by an insurance company challenging the quantum of compensation awarded by the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. Read More

Consideration for Promotion Is a Fundamental Right & Not Promotion: P&H High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that promotion is neither a vested nor a fundamental right, and that only the right to be considered for promotion is protected under law. Read More

P&H High Court Rejects Quashing Plea By Lawyer Booked For ‘Casteist Goons’ Remark In Speech
The Punjab & Haryana High Court has refused to grant relief to advocate Rajat Kalsan, who is facing an FIR for allegedly calling villagers “casteist goons” during a public speech. Read More

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